Tucked away between the main coastal road to Cape Town and the ocean, this tranquil beach cottage is barely three steps away from the soft golden sand of Clifton 4th Beach. Relax to the soothing sound of surf and seagulls while a cool sea breeze stirs the warm ethers and carries the salty tang of the Indian Ocean into the open plan lounge of this quaint 3-bedroom cottage. Two sliding doors give a view of sand, surf and sea, and lead onto a wooden deck with a table and ten chairs for alfresco meals with friends or family in the shade of the rustic trellis or the two sun umbrellas provided, and a Jacuzzi allows for spontaneous dips in warm bubbles to go with that bottle of bubbly.

The air-conditioned lounge has shabby chic décor, sleek, pale wood floors and a comfy cloth sofa plus two chairs on which to watch DSTV or DVD while sipping one of the Cape’s award-winning wines. The 4-seat dining table is the perfect spot for a romantic candlelight dinner while admiring one of the Cape’s stunning sunsets over the sea, or to enjoy a refreshing luncheon, close the blinds and banish the sun. The kitchen has all the mod cons to make light work of unavoidable chores, including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and cooker. The white-tiled guest bathroom off the lounge has a bath, separate toilet and washing machine, and a tiny backyard provides drying space for washing.